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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 98,195.96, 135,516.23 and 73,954.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 98,195.96, 135,516.23 and 73,954.16 is: 102,061.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    98,195.96 : 135,516.23 = 73,954.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    98,195.96/135,516.23 = 73,954.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    98,195.96x = 135,516.23 × 73,954.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    98,195.96x = 10,021,987,908.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,021,987,908.66/98,195.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102,061.11

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